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Trinidad & Tobago Travel Guide

In a few words The tiny islands of Trinidad & Tobago are
home to picture-perfect beaches, lush tropical jungles, and lively
cities. The home of both calypso and the limbo, the sound of
steel-pan drums carries through the hot and humid air while
travellers from all over the world relax and enjoy the Caribbean
paradise.

First inhabited by Arawak and Carbi people from South America
and discovered by Christopher Columbus, Trinidad & Tobago are
the two southernmost islands in the Caribbean. The islands were
passed around by colonialists who built cocoa plantations and
imported immigrant labour from Africa, Europe and India, whose
descendents make up the diverse population in Trinidad & Tobago
today.

The capital city of Port of Spain is
perhaps best known for the raucous Carnival celebration held every
spring, with music, dancing, parades, and colourful costumes
whirling through the streets of the town for five days.
Scarborough is less well-known, but a popular port of call for
cruises in the Caribbean.

Two days are said to be sufficient to take in the sights (and
shops) of the cities, but an eternity isn't long enough to enjoy
the blissful relaxation of the seaside resorts in Trinidad &
Tobago. Active pursuits like scuba diving, snorkelling, sailing,
hiking, golf and bird-watching are popular, as are less strenuous
activities such as lazing in a hammock or sunning on the beach.

A holiday in Trinidad & Tobago is a great way to soak up sun
and culture in the Caribbean, and perfect for escaping the winter
blues of the Northern Hemisphere's coldest months.

Best time to visit Trinidad & Tobago

The winter months of December to April are considered the best
time to visit Trinidad & Tobago. The rainy season in Trinidad
& Tobago is from June to December, and this is the low season.
The climate in Trinidad & Tobago is tropical, with hot and
humid conditions all year long. The winter months are slightly
cooler than the average maximum temperature of 89F (32C). Read more
on
Trinidad & Tobago's Climate and Weather.

What to see in Trinidad & Tobago

-Go bird watching at Asa Wright Nature Centre.

-Laze in the sun at Pigeon Point Beach.

-Get a panoramic view of Port of Spain from the Laventille
Hills.

-Explore Gasparee Caves.

What to do in Trinidad & Tobago

-Join the wild, colourful party at Carnival.

-Take a romantic sunset boat cruise in Englishman's Bay while on
honeymoon.

-Play golf at the PGA-designed Tobago Plantations Golf and
Country Club.

Getting to Trinidad & Tobago

Getting to Trinidad & Tobago is fairly easy, as there are
direct flights to Trinidad & Tobago from London, landing at
Crown Point. Indirect flights to Port of Spain are also available.
Direct flights to Trinidad & Tobago from the US are also
available on several airlines, from cities like Miami, Fort
Lauderdale, New York City and Houston. Get more information
on
Trinidad & Tobago Airports.

Read

The Dragon Can't Dance by Earl Lovelace

Listen

Lancelot Layne

Watch

The Hummingbird Tree (1996)

Drink

Coconut water and puncheon rum.

Eat

Curry chicken and roti.

What to buy

Miniature steel-pan drums.

What to pack

Sunblock and a hat - Trinidad & Tobago are near the equator
and the average temperature can reach 88F (31C).

What's on in Trinidad & Tobago

Did you know?

-Tobago was the setting of the book Robinson Crusoe by Daniel
Defoe, and is also believed to be the place Robert Louis Stevenson
had in mind when he wrote Treasure Island.

-The limbo was invented in Trinidad & Tobago.

A final word

A paradise of swaying palm trees and lively parties, a holiday
in Trinidad & Tobago is the perfect Caribbean getaway.

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